Religious Affiliation And Its Influence On Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence,
2011
Valparaiso University
Religious Affiliation And Its Influence On Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence, Christiana Redman, Angela Robertson
Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been recognized as a serious social problem since the 1970s. Research has investigated how race, socioeconomic class, and other factors are related to levels of IPV, but little research has been done about how religious beliefs and IPV are related. The few studies that have been done have not been conclusive. Some research has shown a correlation between the amount of religious services attended per week and a decrease in likelihood of perpetrating IPV. In this study, the researchers sought to gain more information on the relationship between IPV and religious affiliation by surveying 100 …
Understanding Geographic Variations In Bmi In India,
2011
Washington University in St. Louis
Understanding Geographic Variations In Bmi In India, Ravikumar Chockalingham, Ramesh Raghavan, Jyotsna Agrawal, Gyanesh Lama, Hor Yan Angel Lai, Guatam Yadama
Center for Social Development Research
Comparison of Body Mass Index is a useful marker for energy imbalance and associated variations across populations. High BMI is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, whereas low BMI is associated with increased mortality. BMI comparisons across geographical locations may give us indication as to which direction the public health policies should head and what could be the corrective approach towards a more balanced and healthier energy level. The current study uses Indian National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3) data for women from 2005-06 to develop state-specific models of BMI and do inter-state comparisons. We also examined the individual versus contextual …
Signs And Symbols: Art And Language In Art Therapy,
2011
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Signs And Symbols: Art And Language In Art Therapy, Malissa Morrell
Journal of Clinical Art Therapy
This paper is a preliminary attempt at theory building by exploring the use of art and language in art therapy through a theoretical inquiry model. Inductive and deductive processes are used to explore literature from the fields of psychology, art philosophy (particularly aesthetics), and linguistics. Concepts common to each of these disciplines are then further explored through the lens of bilingual therapy. Practical applications are discussed, along with suggestions for future research.
An Art Therapy Domestic Violence Prevention Group In Mexico,
2011
LMU & IMPA (Mexican Institute of Art Psychotherapy)
An Art Therapy Domestic Violence Prevention Group In Mexico, Naomi Tucker, Ana Laura Treviño
Journal of Clinical Art Therapy
This paper explores the implementation, course of treatment, achievements and limitations of an art therapy domestic violence prevention group in Mexico. The group was part of a Mexican pilot program utilizing a solution-focused model developed by Stith, McCollum, and Rosen (2007) in the U.S. The art therapy group served Otomí clients, who are members of a unique indigenous sub-culture within Mexican society. A brief literature review discusses domestic violence, solution-focused treatment, couples groups, and the particular complexities of working inter-culturally. The course of treatment is presented and the achievements and limitations of the program are briefly evaluated within the context …
Understanding Client Imagery In Art Therapy,
2011
Loyola Marymount University
Understanding Client Imagery In Art Therapy, Erica K.M. Curtis
Journal of Clinical Art Therapy
This study offers a preliminary investigation into the question: How do art therapists make meaning from viewing client-made art? Art therapy literature on making meaning from client art is reviewed. The Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) model used in art education and museum education is also briefly discussed for its parallels to this study’s findings. An adapted form of grounded theory for data collection and analysis was used, leading to emergent themes that suggest that understanding client art requires more than analyzing content and aesthetic elements. More specifically, this inquiry offers the consideration that viewing client art is a dynamic practice …
The Milk And Medicine Program Evaluation: Lusaka, Zambia,
2011
Hope College
The Milk And Medicine Program Evaluation: Lusaka, Zambia, Lindsey Boeve
10th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance (2011)
The HIV and AIDS epidemic is sweeping through Zambia, Africa at an unsettling rate. This epidemic plays a dramatic part in the increase of orphans and vulnerable children. The Christian Alliance for Children in Zambia (CACZ), a faith-based, non-governmental organization implemented its Milk and Medicine Program in 2004. CACZ’s goal is, “to improve child health and strengthen families to prevent child abandonment and institutionalization.” The program distributes nutritional supplements, medicine and limited social work support for those involved in the program. It has served approximately 300 children since its inception. This research seeks to understand the efficacy of the Milk …
Organizational Culture And Partnership Process: A Grounded Theory Study Of Community-Campus Partnerships,
2011
Virginia Commonwealth University
Organizational Culture And Partnership Process: A Grounded Theory Study Of Community-Campus Partnerships, Kready Sharon Foreman
Theses and Dissertations
Community engagement initiatives have experienced an increase in attention, appreciation, and participation among those in academic, nonprofit, and other community-based organizations over the past two decades. The purpose of this study is to explore the meanings of community-campus partnerships among stakeholders in the community and in academia towards the goal of generating a theory grounded in these data that will concomitantly contribute to the social work profession and the community engagement movement. Using as its foundation the shared interest among the social work profession and the community engagement movement on values and ethics, this study utilizes a traditional grounded theory …
Rural Poverty: Homelessness,
2011
Stephen F Austin State University
Rural Poverty: Homelessness, Terra M. Oden
Undergraduate Research Conference
The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of poverty and homelessness in rural communities in East Texas.
Experience Corps: Pathway To New Engagement,
2011
Washington University in St. Louis
Experience Corps: Pathway To New Engagement, Nancy Morrow-Howell, Stacey Mccrary, Yung Soo Lee, Amanda Mcbride
Center for Social Development Research
Experience Corps: Pathway to New Engagement
Bringing The Harlem Children's Zone To Georgia: Making The Program Work In Small-Town America,
2011
University of Georgia School of Law
Bringing The Harlem Children's Zone To Georgia: Making The Program Work In Small-Town America, Andrea L. Dennis, Tim Johnson, Rasuli Lewis, Robin Shearer
Working in the Public Interest Conferences
Explains how the Harlem Children's Zone helps students graduate from post-secondary schools despite some legal and political barriers, and explores the program's potential in Athens, Georgia.
The Effects Of Permanency On Youth In Foster Care: The Successes They Achieve After Exiting The System,
2011
Providence College
The Effects Of Permanency On Youth In Foster Care: The Successes They Achieve After Exiting The System, Megan Foster
Social Work Theses
This study reported on the connection between the permanency a youth in the foster care system experienced and the success they achieved as they transitioned out of the system. Housing, education, and employment were factors addressed. Data was gathered through four interviews with youth who had recently transitioned out of the foster care system and 435 surveys were collected in the months of April and October 2010. Results revealed that youth often use state programs to supplement their needs during the treatment process. Youth that attained success created and maintained relationships with workers who become adult supporters for them. Implications …
Sex Education And Its Influences On College Sex Practices,
2011
Providence College
Sex Education And Its Influences On College Sex Practices, Matthew Yetsko
Social Work Theses
This was a relational study to examine the possibly of a correlation between type of high school sex education and types of attitudes and behaviors towards sex within the context of the college social environment. A review of the literature shows that comprehensive sex education has been more effective than no sex education or abstinence only sex education in delaying sexual activity, more effective in providing students information on using contraceptives for safe-sex practices, and more effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and the HIV virus. The literature lacked any substantial information on the …
Self-Awareness Of Food Choice And Body Image: A Relational Study In The Undergraduate Female Population,
2011
Providence College
Self-Awareness Of Food Choice And Body Image: A Relational Study In The Undergraduate Female Population, Cassandra Lenza
Social Work Theses
The present study has measured, by self-report, factors that affect food choice in the college-aged female population and the relationship between these factors and perceived body image. A review of the literature reveals that health, appearance, cost, time and availability all serve as influential factors in this population’s food choices, but the literature does not investigate the relationship between comparing the variables of food choice and body image. This correlational study employed a survey research design with Likert-scaled questions to gain insight regarding food choice in seventy-five undergraduate students. The main findings suggest that the target population based food consumption …
Safe Voluntary Exit Plans For Gang Involved Youth In Rhode Island: A Qualitative Study,
2011
Providence College
Safe Voluntary Exit Plans For Gang Involved Youth In Rhode Island: A Qualitative Study, Patricia Foley
Social Work Theses
This study was conducted with the intent of understanding safe exit plans for gang involved youth. There is limited literature around the existence of exit planning in the State of Rhode Island. Three interviews were conducted with four local stakeholders in the Rhode Island community. These interviews revealed that at risk youth can be safely guided out of gang life with the proper support systems and access to new life experiences. Social work practice, policy and research implications were addressed.
The Sensory Treatment Approach In Dealing With Trauma In Children: Does It Work?,
2011
Providence College
The Sensory Treatment Approach In Dealing With Trauma In Children: Does It Work?, Kathy L. Da Silva
Social Work Theses
This study focused on the sensory treatment approach for children with histories of trauma. It was an exploratory, qualitative study where four licensed social workers were interviewed at a small agency in Rhode Island that uses the sensory treatment approach. Each participant had attended a day long training on this approach for use in their agency setting. The findings revealed that each participant highly rated this method of treatment and found it to be effective. All participants used the sensory treatment approach differently and in combination with different treatment modalities and models. Implications for social work practice, policy, and research …
Personal History Of Violence And Response To Violence: A Quantitative And Free-Response Study Focusing On College-Age Students,
2011
Providence College
Personal History Of Violence And Response To Violence: A Quantitative And Free-Response Study Focusing On College-Age Students, Margaret Haswell
Social Work Theses
This study examined the relationship between people’s history with violence and how they responded to a graphically violent real-life video. A review of the literature revealed there had been extensive research done about the effects of media and violence on individuals, yet there is a lack of evidence about the effect that violent home footage can have on college-aged students. This relational study utilized a questionnaire that included both a Likert scale and a free-response portion with 25 undergraduate students rating their relationship with violence in the past and their response to a violent video. Greater prior exposure to violence …
Narrative Analysis Of Students’ Of Color Experiences At Predominantly White Institutions And The Implications Of Support Systems,
2011
Providence College
Narrative Analysis Of Students’ Of Color Experiences At Predominantly White Institutions And The Implications Of Support Systems, Stephanie Blake
Social Work Theses
This study will look at support systems for students of color at predominantly White institutions. A review of the literature reveals that the supports that are needed for this population of students to ensure a positive experience are their family and peers from home and on campus and faculty/staff and on-campus services. A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted through interviewing seventeen participants who describe themselves as minorities within a predominantly White institution. The findings from this study revealed that the above aspects were seen as supports while at this institution and that there was also the underlying theme of perceptions …
Green-Eyed Facebook Monster: Social Network Use And Relationship Disruption,
2011
Providence College
Green-Eyed Facebook Monster: Social Network Use And Relationship Disruption, Theresa Hurton
Social Work Theses
This study looks at the relationship between the social network site Facebook and how it impacts college romantic relationships. A review of the literature reveals that Facebook can be a direct cause of jealousy and a negative impact on romantic and sexual relationships and can be responsible for creating suspicion between romantic partners, but there is still need for more research to be done in the future. This correlational study used a questionnaire with Likert style items administered to one hundred undergraduates having them rate frequency of Facebook use and jealousy in past and present relationships. The findings reveal that …
Childhood Social Factors And Their Impact On Young Adulthood Obesity,
2011
Providence College
Childhood Social Factors And Their Impact On Young Adulthood Obesity, Sarah Burke
Social Work Theses
Obesity is a growing concern in the United States, particularly among children and adolescents. This study aimed to ascertain what factors including school/peer influences, culture, family lifestyle, and neighborhood environment, during individuals’ adolescence, impact their weight as young adults. The researcher conducted a survey that was given to students at a private catholic college in southern New England. A survey instrument was developed and distributed as a Facebook event restricted to college students at the specific institution, and additionally was distributed to one social work undergraduate course. The findings indicated that participant’s weight was most influenced by family lifestyle and …
Burnout Prevalence And Prevention In A State Child Welfare Agency,
2011
Providence College
Burnout Prevalence And Prevention In A State Child Welfare Agency, Molly Heverling
Social Work Theses
This study addressed the prevalence of burnout and coping strategies within a sample of forty child welfare direct service workers. Although social work can be an extremely gratifying profession, the difficulties inherent in the social work field cause added stress to the worker. Surveys were distributed and measured participants’ levels of burnout in three areas to include: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Results revealed a group of dedicated workers that are under stress due to the urgency of their work. Workers described a wide array of positive and negative coping methods as means to address work related stress. Practice, …
